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Fun facts about Dunkin' Donuts

Get to know your favorite coffee chain a little better.

Lidia Ryan|July 11, 2018

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The first Dunkin’ Donuts opened 1948 in Quincy, Massachusetts under the name “Open
Kettle.” Founder William Rosenberg served donuts for five cents and premium cups of coffee for ten cents. He renamed his restaurant “Dunkin’ Donuts
”
in 1950. less

The first Dunkin’ Donuts opened 1948 in Quincy, Massachusetts under the name “Open
Kettle.” Founder William Rosenberg served donuts for five cents and premium cups of coffee for ten cents. He renamed ... more

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William Rosenberg was a pioneer in the franchising business. The first Dunkin' Donuts franchise opened in 1955–at a time when franchising was "borderline illegal in some states," according to the LA Times.

William Rosenberg was a pioneer in the franchising business. The first Dunkin' Donuts franchise opened in 1955–at a time when franchising was "borderline illegal in some states," according to the LA Times.

Franchisees sell a mix of donuts that are tailored to the regional preferences and the demands of their
guests. For example, the Sour Cream Donut in Chicago, the
Peanut Stick in upstate New York and in Asia, Pork Floss Donuts (yeast donuts topped with dried
pork and often paired with dry seaweed topping) and Mochi
Rings (donuts made with glutinous rice). less

Franchisees sell a mix of donuts that are tailored to the regional preferences and the demands of their
guests. For example, the Sour Cream Donut in Chicago, the
Peanut Stick in upstate New York and in ... more

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For 40 years, Dunkin' Donuts has had a Manager of Donut Excellence.

For 40 years, Dunkin' Donuts has had a Manager of Donut Excellence.

Photo: Alan Diaz / Associated Press

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